Best Compatibility Layer Software & Apps (2025)

Best Compatibility Layer Apps and Services

Handpicked collection of the most popular and highly-rated Compatibility Layer applications

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CrossOver

Commercial

CrossOver is a Microsoft Windows compatibility layer available for macOS and Linux. This compatibility layer enables many Windows-based applications to run on macOS or Linux operating systems.

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

Open Source

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac ) is a tool to help Linux (and Mac) users run games and programs for Windows.

Cygwin

Open Source

Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows.

Wine

Open Source

Open Source Software for running Windows applications on other operating systems.

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CrossOver

Commercial

CrossOver is a Microsoft Windows compatibility layer available for macOS and Linux. This compatibility layer enables many Windows-based applications to run on macOS or Linux operating systems.

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

Open Source

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac ) is a tool to help Linux (and Mac) users run games and programs for Windows.

Cygwin

Open Source

Cygwin is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows.

Wine

Open Source

Open Source Software for running Windows applications on other operating systems.